October 25, 2022  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING was held on' Tuesday, October 25,2022, in the Millersville Borough Public Meeting Room located at 100 Municipal  Drive, Millersville, Pennsylvania.  The meeting was called to order at 7:00: PM by Council President Lauren Hauck, followed  by aj pledge to the flag as well as an observed moment ofs silence.  COUNCIL MEMBERS  Lauren E. Hauck Christopher Hubbs Darlene Eager Maggie Weidinger  David' T. Aichele, Mayor Linda L. Bellile Mary Ann Gerber Phyllis Giberson  OTHERS PRESENT  Greg Sahd, Millersville Borough Manager Josele Cleary, Millersville Borough Solicitor Sue Kornfeld, Millersville Borough Finance Officer Sue McCullough, Millersville Borough Receptionist David Sykes, 344 Valley Rd, MillersVille Dorothy Imel, 1902 Blue Ridge Dr, Lancaster Phil Gerber, 12 Circle Rd., Millersville Susan G., 342 Manor Ave., Millersville The Murphy's, 35 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Barry B Hammacher, 37 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Ellen KI Hammacher, 37 Chamberlain Ln, Millersville Jodi and Craig Rankin, 58 N. Duke St., Millersville Ethan Jones, 354 Manor. Ave., Millersville Ken Eckert, Penn State Health Thomas Godfrey, 1250 Crams Mill Rd, Harrisburg, SLI Connor Kilgor, Gorman Builders Brandon Williams, Gorman Builders Geoff Beers, SLI Bob Sampsey, SLI John Mateyak, BCGL  Tony Hightower, 210 New St., Millersville, Civil Service Commission  Mark and Val Korman, 41 Chamberlain Ln, Millersville Thomas Hyland, 31 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Ed McMannus, 321 Manor Ave., Millersville Debra Lewis, 25 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Carol Thomas, 170 W. Charlotte St., Millersville Paul West, 3 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Elizabeth West, 3 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Keith Lewis, 25 Chamberlain Ln., Millersville Gary Hess, 453 N. George St., Millersville Ryan Heffernan, 9. Bunker Hill, Millersville David Linda Chalfant, 128 Landis Ave., Millersville  1of5    October 25, 2022  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCILI MEETING MINUTES  Elaine Walmer, LNP  Sam Bigler, 17 Wabank Rd., Millersville CITIZENS' REQUESTS OR CONCERNS  Jodi and Craig Rankin, 58 N. Duke St., discussed concerns about the new development going in that might interfere with their quality oflife. Ms. Rankin also discussed neighborhood blight. Ms. Bellile said she can address those issues for her with our codes and zoning representative. Multiple citizens discussed concerns about issues with the development at Lafayette Place. Solicitor Joselle Cleary addressed some questions and Ms. Bellile addressed  them as well.  REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMITTEES. AND COMMISSIONS  CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REPORT  Tony Hightower said that 2 candidates had been disqualified due to their background checks. Letters would be provided to the candidates, letting them know ofthe disqualifications, and allowing them to dispute that. The hiring process was still ongoing. Mayor Aichele presented  Sgt. Tatara with aj plaque to honor his 22 years ofs service and his retirement. PLANNING COMMISSION - STEERING COMMITTEE  Ms. Gerber made a motion to adopt the planning commission's recommendation with regards to the preliminary plan for Wynfield. Josele Cleary, Borough Solicitor, added that this was to approve it, conditioned upon the compliance of all the requirements in the Borough Engineer's letter. Ms. Weidinger seconded the motion. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. After some explanation from Ms. Cleary, Ms. Gerber made ai motion to approve the final plan for the Medical Office/Storm Water Management Agreement, subject to all the conditions in the letter from the engineer dated October 25, 2022. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion. The motion  passed with a unanimous vote.  BLUE ROCK REGIONAL FIRE COMMISSION  Ms. Bellile gave the Blue Rock Regional Fire Commission report. A meeting was held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at station 901 in West Lancaster. The financial report was reviewed. Fuel prices and utilities are up and can be expected to rise in the winter months. The civic center isi rented out the next year, offsetting some higher utility costs. The old boat was sold, and money placed into the capital account. Grants are being pursued. The concept drawing was discussed for potential future stations and community partners. There was discussion of possible tax incentives for volunteers. Appraisals of the blue rock properties have been received and will be shared at the  next meeting.  FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE  Ms. Weidinger made ai motion out of committee to approve the September Financial Statement of Revenue and Expenditures. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ms.  2of5    October 25, 2022  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCILMEETING MINUTES  Weidinger made ai motion out of committee to trade in the 2015 Ford Interceptor for $2,500. She also made ai motion out of committee to purchase the 2021 Ford Interceptor Hybrid for $34,300. Both motions passed with unanimous votes. Ms. Gerber made a1 motion to post a draft budget publicly. Mr. Hubbs seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ms. Weidinger made a motion out of committee to transfer $1,000,000 from S&T Bank to ai new account at Univest. The PUBLIC WELFARE AND PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT  motion passed with a unanimous vote.  Mayor Aichele recommended the Borough adopt an ordinance to prohibit the use or sales off fireworks. Mr. Hubbs made ai motion to have the solicitor begin the process of amending the book of ordinances. Ms. Weidinger seconded. The motion passed with unanimous vote. Chief Rochat led a discussion for residential and visitor parking. He also discussed the Girls on the Run 5K Run on November 19th. Les McMullen discussed the winning bid by E.K. Services for $413,011.51. Mr. Hubbs made a motion to approve the bid. Ms. Giberson seconded. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. Ms. Bellile discussed Rob Moyer's report on codes and zoning.  PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE  Ms. Gerber made 7 individual motions out of committee: to reappoint Gary Hess to the Planning Commission, to reappoint Mike Walker to the Planning Commission, to appoint Linda Bellile as Assistant Borough Secretary, to accept Sgt. Tatara's retirement letter as of10/30/22, to to direct the Civil Service Commission to start the process in order to promote an office to fill the vacant sergeant position, to advertise for two patrolmen positions due to the retirements ofTatara and ofHottenstein, whose vacant position as patrolman has not been filled, and to advertise for  part time officers. Each motion passed with a unanimous vote.  Ms. Gerber made a motion to prorate the manager's benefits regarding sick days, personal days and comp time effective July 1, 2022. Ms. Weidinger seconded. The motion passed with a  unanimous vote. MAYOR'S REPORT  Mayor Aichele discussed advertising for the hiring of new officers. He said many police departments are offering hiring bonuses for Act 120 qualified police officers. There are also opportunities to hire unqualified officers in the borough and pay for them to have the necessary training. The state reimburses us 75% oft that cost. He wanted council's approval to give $5,000 bonuses to new hires, but to require those officers to work in the Borough for a specific number of years to complete that contract. Ift they were to leave earlier than that time, they'd have to reimburse the borough. He also requested that council consider paying for potential officers tol be trained in the academy. It was decided to put that on a future Personnel Committee agenda.  Chief Rochat gave the monthly police report for September 2022. He pointed out  that the 2022 Year to date Part IC Clearance Rate for Millersville was 44.1%.  MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY REPORT  3of5    October 25, 2022  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Dr. DeSantis thanked the Chief, Lieutenant and their team, Street Department staff and Ms. Giberson for her dedication to volunteering on the parade committee. The parade was al huge success. November 4, 2022 would be the Millersville Business Expo at John Herr's from 11:00AM to 3:00PM. Andrew Greer said that Homecoming was a tremendous success. In addition to the parade there were other Homecoming events and activities that went well. The vaccine clinic they had the past Wednesday had a big turnout. The women's Golfteam was doing well as was the Football team. There was a land acknowledgment ceremony to honor the local ancestral native land. There is extensive Native American history in the area.  PENN MANOR REPORT  Keira Stigelman said there would be a Trunk or Treat hosted by the MiniThon club the following night, October 26, 6-8. Fall sports had been successful. Field Hockey, Cross Country, Girls' Soccer and Girls' Volleyball were doing well. The first marking period would be ending soon. The fall play, The Crucible, would be November 18th and 19tha and playing in the auditorium. November 7th they would be holding a holiday career expo for students during the  school day.  PRESIDENT'S REPORT  President Hauck thanked Millersville University's president, Dr. DeSantis, fora wonderful parade. She discussed how the Borough Manager, Mayor and herselfhad the privilege ofhaving breakfast with some oft the leadership from the University. She had noticed the additional security by Millersville University police during the parade and commended them for  the added safety provided. BOROUGH MANAGER'S) REPORT  Mr. Sahd discussed the status of the meeting room sound/online streaming system. Wee Bee. Audio said they were having supply chain disruption issues but would give us a better estimate on when the upgrade would begin soon. He added that we would begin lookingi into SEK  forai new audit firm for the borough.  Sue McCullough, Borough Receptionist, invited the public to attend our Veteran's) Day Ceremony at Freedom Memorial Park on November 11th, 2022 at 10:30. She then mentioned all ofthe participants involved. She thanked all the local businesses that donate to this community  event.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS None  EXECUTIVE SESSION  President Houck said that while no action would be taken afterwards, she would like to enter a motion to go into executive session. Ms. Bellile seconded the motion. The session began at  8:48 PM.  4of5    October 25, 2022  MILLERSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGI MINUTES  ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 9:08.  ASall Greg Sahd Borough Secretary  GAS/slk  5of5